W illiamsport A rea
S chool D istrict
Board of Directors Meeting
January 22, 2008
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. OPENING EXERCISES –
Ms. Karen V. Harris
SILENT REFLECTION
DISTRICT STRATEGIC PLAN BELIEF STATEMENT # 8
We believe that student competence can be demonstrated and evaluated.
PSBA EFFECTIVE SCHOOL GOVERNANCE STANDARD 2 ( a )
The Williamsport Area School Board will model responsible governance and
leadership by staying current with changing needs and requirements by
reviewing educational literature, attending professional development
opportunities prior to Board service and continuously during Board service,
and preparing to make informed decisions.
PSBA CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
We, as members of our local Board of Education, representing all the residents
of our school district, believe that:
School Boards must balance their responsibility to provide educational programs
with the need to be effective stewards of public resources.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Regular Meeting – January 4, 2008
3.1
Student Representatives’ Report – Kelly Derr and Chate James
4. REPORTS TO THE BOARD
4.1
BOARD PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Mr. David B. Stone, Jr.
A. Consider amending our January 8
th
Resolution supporting H.R. 648, revising the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001,
to include Representative John Peterson in our request for support of this
legislation. 4.2
Committee Reports by Board Members
4.3 Construction Projects
5. FINANCE REPORT
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson
5.1
Consider approving the following financial reports:
A.
Payroll Report for the month of January 2008:
General Fund – Unrestricted
$2,618,045.13
General Fund – Restricted 243,690.17
Athletics and Extra Curricular
38,904.87 Food Service Fund
52,811.76
Data Processing Fund 21,715.03
Maintenance Fund 42,081.75
Earned Income Tax
35,386.86
Student Activities 3,300.40
TOTAL
$3,055,935.97
5.2*
Consider authorizing payment of invoices and services rendered by the list
submitted and direct the officers of the Board of School Directors to execute
the same:
Order Number Amount
Order Number Amount
01/22/08 $555,261.66
01/22/08A 291.50 01/22/08B 159.00
01/22/08C 1,357,965.91
01/22/08D 194,577.14
01/22/08E 127,758.23
01/22/08F 31,043.52 01/22/08G 272,234.94
01/22/08H
131,526.16 01/22/08I 37,570.75
01/22/08J 8,403.03
01/22/08K 7,057.07
5.3
Consider approving the following resolution regarding a bequest from the estate
of Violet P. Compton:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Williamsport Area School District has received notice that Violet
P. Compton has willed a portion of her estate to the Williamsport Area School
District to benefit the Williamsport Area High School (WAHS) Music Program; and
WHEREAS, the Williamsport Area School Board sincerely appreciates this generous
donation; and
WHEREAS, the Williamsport Area School Board has entrusted the management and
investment of its scholarship funds and other donations to the Williamsport
Area School District Education Foundation (WASDEF); and
5.3
Consider approving the following resolution regarding a bequest from the estate
of Violet P. Compton cont’d:
WHEREAS, the Williamsport Area School Board desires to have the bequest of
Violet P. Compton managed and invested by the WASDEF; and now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Williamsport Area School Board authorizes the Board
Secretary to send a letter, and this resolution, to the estate’s executor
requesting that the funds be made payable to the WASDEF; and finally be it
RESOLVED, that the WASDEF will be charged with ensuring that this generous
bequest and all accrued investment earnings are used to benefit the WAHS Music
Program as expressed in the wishes of Violet P. Compton.
6.
BOARD POLICY – James E. Temple
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
6.1
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #608, “Bank
Accounts.” Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson or Mrs. Bird.
6.2
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #610, “
Purchases Subject to Bid.” Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson or
Mrs. Bird.
6.3
Consider approving the second reading and adoption of Policy #611, “
Purchases Budgeted.” Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson or Mrs.
Bird.
7. CURRICULUM REPORT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
7.1
Consider approving the district calendar for the 2008-09 school year.
8. PERSONNEL REPORT
Questions may be directed to Debbra Savage, Esq.
8.1 RESIGNATIONS
Consider accepting the following resignation(s), effective on the dates and for
the purposes indicated:
A.
LaVonne A. Walter, part-time Instructional Support Aide at Curtin Middle
School, for other employment, effective January 23, 2008.
8.2 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Consider approving the following leave(s) of absence:
A.
Joan A. Schramm, Title I Reading Specialist at Hepburn-Lycoming Elementary
Middle School, for an unpaid leave, effective January 15, 2008, through
January 31, 2008, possibly to return sooner.
8.3* ELECTION OF STAFF
Consider the election of the following staff, for the purpose and on the date
indicated:
A.
Michelle Camp, 1290 Cemetery Rd., Montoursville, as a paid intern in the Tax
Office, effective February 4, 2008, for the duration of up to 480 hours, at the
rate of $7.15 per hour (no benefits).
B.
Any student enrolled in the Work-Based Learning (Cooperative Education) Program
for employment at the high school and subject to assignment by Dennis Waddell
and/or Pat Dixon, to be paid at the rate of $7.15 per hour (hourly minimum wage
rate) for the actual number of hours worked for the 2007-2008 school year,
with the hours revised from 13.5 per week up to a maximum of 25 hours per week
for student workers in the Vehicle Maintenance Facility.
C.
The following substitute custodian/event staff, with a base wage rate of $7.50
per hour, for the actual number of hours worked, effective January 23, 2008:
Chad Brian Harter
1202 Park Ave., Williamsport
D.
The following persons as non-certificated substitute teachers with receipt of
an emergency permit, subject to assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at
the salary and/or rates as established by Board policy ($90 per day for first
45 days; $110 per day for days beyond the 45th
day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the actual number of hours
assigned and worked during the 2007-2008 school year:
Richard A. Gahr
48 Grandview Rd., Williamsport (effective 01/14/08)
E.
The following substitute teachers, subject to assignment by the Superintendent
of Schools, at the salary and/or daily rates as established by Board policy
($90 per day for first 45 days; $110 per day for days beyond the 45th
day; up to a maximum of 180 days/year), and only for the actual number of
hours assigned and worked:
Kimberly M. Barone 116 South Market St., S. Williamsport
Brady R. Grove
318 Eldred St., Williamsport
Melissa A. Janson
1208 Baldwin St., Williamsport (effective 01/15/08)
Stephanie G. Liddic
1551 Morgan Valley Rd., Williamsport
Ross D. Whiting
512 Grier St., Apt. 3, Williamsport (eff. 01/15/08)
8.3*
ELECTION OF STAFF CONT’D:
F.
Deborah A. Broskey, 313 West 7th
Ave., S. Williamsport, as a substitute health room technician, subject to
assignment by the Superintendent of Schools, at the hourly rate established by
Board policy ($9.00/hr.; up to a maximum of 180 days/year) and only for the
actual number of hours assigned and worked, effective January 15, 2008.
8.4*
POSITION CHANGES - Consider approving the following position change(s):
A.
Stacy A. Miller, 732 Tucker St., Williamsport, has requested to return to the
position of full-time Administrative Support I (245 day, 7½ hours per day)
in the Gold House at the high school (base wage rate of $28,316, prorated),
effective January 28, 2008. Mrs. Miller was recently approved for a position
change to a full-time Custodian (3rd
shift) at the high school, which was effective November 27, 2007 (originally
approved on 12/04/07 Agenda).
B.
Yul B. Holloway, P.O. Box 1961, Williamsport, will be returning to position as
Administrative Support I (245 day, 7½ hours per day) in the Tax Office at
the DSC (base wage rate of $28,316, prorated), effective January 28, 2008. Mr.
Holloway was recently approved for a position change to a full-time
Administrative Support I in the Gold House at the high school, effective
November 27, 2007 (originally approved on 12/04/07 Agenda).
C.
James A. Watson, 246 Arlington St., Williamsport, from a part-time Custodian at
the high school to a full-time general custodian (3rd
shift) at the high school (250 day, 8 hours per day), with a base wage rate of
$29,720, prorated ($14.86 per hour), effective January 28, 2008 (replacing
Stacy A. Miller, requested to be transferred back to prior position; this
position was previously held by Chris Anderson, transferred).
D.
Linda S. Wheeland, 424 Lowe St., S. Williamsport, from a full-time Kindergarten
teacher at Jackson Elementary School to a full-time Title I Reading Specialist
at Jackson and Round Hills Elementary Schools, effective January 22, 2008, at
a salary rate of Step 13, Master’s + 9 credits, $67,900 (replacing Kellie
Bower-Vogt, retired). Mrs. Wheeland will have until May 1, 2008, to inform the
District if she wants to transfer back to her Kindergarten position or remain
as Reading Specialist for the 2008-2009 school year.
9. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Questions may be directed to Dr. Adams.
9.1
RELEASED TIME/TRAINING PROGRAMS
Consider approving released time for staff members to participate in
professional development activities in accordance with the Professional
Development Plan of the Williamsport Area School District and consider
approving training programs. All expenditures proposed are within local, state
and federal budget categories approved as noted. (See attachment)
10.
STUDENT/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Questions may be directed to Dr. Kelley.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips:
All students must be in compliance with the school’s field trip
disciplinary requirements
in order to participate.
A.
Eighty-eight (88) kindergarten students from Cochran Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to the James V.
Brown Library during March 2008. The students will be divided into two groups
and attend on two separate days.
District transportation is requested and will be paid by the Cochran School
Association.
B.
Eight (8) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s Red Cross Club,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Stevens Elementary School during
January 2008 and February 2008 to provide lessons on hygiene and germs.
Transportation will be provided by the advisor and student drivers. There will
be no cost to the District.
C.
Forty-five (45) music students from Lycoming Valley Middle School, accompanied
by their teachers and other staff members, to travel to the Community Arts
Center during February 2008 to attend a Williamsport Symphony Orchestra
concert.
District transportation is requested. All costs will be paid by the
Williamsport Symphony.
D.
Six (6) members of Lycoming Valley Middle School’s MathCounts team,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to the Little League Complex in South
Williamsport during February 2008 to participate in a local competition.
The students will be transported by their advisor and building principal. One
substitute will be needed for the day.
E.
Eighty (80) fifth grade students from Cochran Elementary School, accompanied by
their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Washington, DC, during May
2008 to visit the National Zoo, U.S. Mint, and various monuments.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. All costs will be paid by
the Cochran School Association.
F.
Approximately 70 performing music students from Lycoming Valley Middle
School, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to Hepburn-Lycoming and
Round Hills Elementary Schools during June 2008 to perform for the students.
District transportation is requested.
10.1*
Consider approving the following student trips cont’d:
G.
Seventy-five (75) third grade students from Stevens Elementary School,
accompanied by their teachers and parent volunteers, to travel to Lycoming
College during May 2008 to attend presentations on dinosaurs and
planets/comets.
All costs will be paid by the Stevens PTA.
H.
Approximately 100 Symphony Orchestra and Wind Ensemble students from the
Williamsport Area High School, accompanied by their teachers and band and
orchestra association members, to travel for three dates during May 2008. The
students will attend a music workshop in Pittsburgh, as well as the Rock ‘
N Roll Hall of Fame and Cedar Point Amusement Park in Ohio.
Transportation will be provided by contract carrier. Costs will be paid by
student fundraisers.
I.
Twelve (12) members of the Williamsport Area High School’s SADD Chapter,
accompanied by their advisor, to travel to Penn College during March 2008 to
attend a meeting.
The students will provide their own transportation to and from the college.
All costs will be paid from SADD funds.
J.
Approximately 275 orchestra students from the District’s six elementary
schools and three middle schools, accompanied by their teachers, to travel to
the Williamsport Area High School for All District Orchestra rehearsal during
February 2008.
District transportation is requested.
K.
Approximately 75 orchestra students from the District’s six elementary
schools,
accompanied by their teachers, to travel to the Williamsport Area High School
for All District Orchestra rehearsal during January 2008.
District transportation is requested.
11. BIDS/CONTRACTS
Questions may be directed to Mr. Peterson.
11.1
Consider authorizing the purchase of window shades for Roosevelt Middle School
in accordance with our specifications and the following recommendation. All
recommended awards are based on the lowest bid meeting our specifications.
RECOMMENDED AWARD:
Roberts & Meck Inc., Camp Hill, PA
$8,100.84
12. TAX ITEMS - None
13.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT – Kathleen R. Kelley, Ph.D.
14. ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
15. ITEMS FROM PUBLIC
Board Policy #902, “Public Participation in Board Meetings”:
A.
There will be two public comment sections: one during the first two hours of
the meeting at a time to be determined by the presiding officer; and the other
at the end of the meeting. This gives the presiding officer some flexibility
to fit the first public comment section into the agenda at a convenient time.
B.
Persons submitting a formal request to speak during the first public comments
section should be present promptly at the beginning of the meeting in the event
that they are invited to speak prior to commencement of the scheduled business
that is outlined in the agenda. Persons who have submitted a written request
will be given an opportunity to make a presentation about an issue that is on
the agenda when the issue is scheduled for discussion or about an issue that is
not on the agenda during the first two hours of the Board meeting, at a time
to be determined by the presiding officer.
C.
Each public comment section will be limited to a maximum of 20 minutes. Each
speaker will be limited to a maximum of five minutes.
D.
Those wishing to speak during the first public comments section must submit a
formal request in writing to the business administrator no later that 9:00 a.m.
on the day of the Board meeting. This gives people an opportunity to come to
the District Service Center on Monday before the Board meeting to read the
posted agenda.
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR OBTAINING AUXILIARY AIDES & SERVICES
The Williamsport Area School District does not discriminate against individuals
on the basis of disability. If you are disabled and wish to attend and/or
participate in any public meeting of the Williamsport Area School Board of
Directors or event of the School District, the District will make reasonable
accommodations to allow your full involvement. If you require specific
auxiliary aids or services you must notify the Board Secretary (327-5500), 201
West Third Street, Williamsport, PA of your needs at least five (5) working
days prior to the event.
6:00 p.m.
AGENDA
